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Energy Sector in Canada

Explore all areas of the Canadian energy industry - oil, gas, nuclear, coal and electricity.
  1. Electricity Industry (3)
  2. Federal Energy Orgs (7)
  3. Oil and Gas Companies

Last Cape Breton Underground Coal Mine Closes

In 2001 the Canadian federal government announced that DEVCO was closing the Prince Mine, the last Cape Breton underground coal mine.

Canadian Energy Policy

A reference source for Canadian energy developments and decisions that guide current Canadian energy policy. From Natural Resources Canada.

Energy in Canada

This in-depth report from CBC looks at sources of energy in Canada, Canadian government energy policy, electricity deregulation and energy conservation.

Energy Statistics

Statistics on crude oil, petroleum products, natural gas and electricity exports and imports. From the National Energy Board of Canada.

The Canadian Nuclear FAQ

A great set of questions and answers on Canadian CANDU reactors and nuclear power generation in Canada. From Dr. Jeremy Whitlock.

Natural Gas Prices in Canada

How natural gas prices in Canada are determined, how they are regulated, and why they have increased. From the National Energy Board.

Petroleum Production

An overview of the upstream oil and gas industry in Canada. From the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers.

Petroleum Refining and Marketing

An overview of petroleum products refining and marketing in Canada. From the Canadian Petroleum Products Marketing Institute.

Crude Oil and Petroleum Products Pricing in Canada

Information on how crude oil and petroleum products are priced in Canada, including a useful FAQ. From the National Energy Board.

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